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Will tnf-alpha inhibitor work against boneloss?
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In rheum. arthritis?: Osteoporosis is a known complication of rheumatoid arthritis (ra). The bone loss is related to features of the patient (usually a postmenopausal woman), corticosteroid therapy, and the underlying arthritis disease. May have a beneficial effect on bone loss through the medication's strong anti-inflammatory effect.
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